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Does Migraine Increase Women’s Risk of Heart Attack, Stroke?
Women and men who experience migraine headaches also carry an elevated risk of having an ischemic stroke, but women alone may carry an additional risk of heart attack and hemorrhagic stroke
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Researchers Test AI to Train Stroke Rehab Therapists
Researchers at Pitt's School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences are developing AI to help train therapists in post-stroke rehab.
When Regaining Lost Function After Stroke, Regression Signals Progress
In regaining lost function after a stroke, an apparent slowdown in progress may appear, but it is actually a sign of improvement.
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Could the Flu Vaccine Lower Risk of Stroke?
Researchers say the flu vaccine lowers the risk of stroke among adults even if they are not at high risk for stroke.
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Tailor Stroke Rehab to Address Distorted Body Perception
Rehabilitation to address distorted body perception in stroke survivors may improve outcomes, according to researchers in a new study.
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Psychosocial Stress Appears Tied to Higher Risk for Acute Stroke
Psychosocial stress increased the risk of acute stroke by 17%. The occurrence of two or more stressful life events increased the risk by 31%.
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Young Stroke Program: Path to Get Back into Action
In this feature-length Rehab Management article, Stephanie Zanvettor, PT, CBIS, CCI, shares how the Young Stroke Program prepares stroke survivors of all ages for a return to their previously active lifestyles.
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Shingles Linked to Risk of Stroke, Heart Attack
A new study demonstrated that shingles is associated with an almost 30% higher long-term risk of stroke or heart attack.
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Kessler and BrainQ Partner on EMAGINE Stroke Rehab Trial
Kessler sites across the US are participating in the EMAGINE Stroke Recovery Trial of a BrainQ device for improving recovery after stroke.
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FDA-Approved Vivistim Stroke Rehabilitation Device Now Available for Patients at Jefferson Health
Jefferson Health became the fifth US center to implant Vivistim, a new FDA-approved device to improve a stroke survivor’s upper mobility.
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Brooks Rehabilitation Participates in EMAGINE National Stroke Recovery Trial Using Breakthrough Technology
The EMAGINE study tests whether a wearable device can reduce disability and improve recovery following moderate to severe ischemic stroke.
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Is Recovery from Ischemic Stroke Worse if You Have Genes Linked to Increased Risk of Smoking?
A genetic predisposition for smoking increases a person’s risk of worse recovery from an ischemic stroke, according to a study in Neurology.
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These Amino Acids Worsen Stroke, TBI Damage
After a stroke or TBI, amino acids that support brain function contribute to the brain destruction that can follow both these injuries.
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NIH Grant Funds Research on Treatments for Reading Deficits After Sub-Acute Stroke
An NIH grant funds a Kessler Foundation scientist’s continued research on reading deficits as a barrier to aphasia rehabilitation.
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Bionic Clothing Maker CIONIC Collaborates with Yves Behar’s fuseproject
CIONIC announces a collaboration with acclaimed designer Yves Behar and his world-renowned multidisciplinary design firm, fuseproject.
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University of Houston Purchases Harmony SHR Upper Body Exoskeleton for Stroke Rehab Research
University of Houston has purchased and received a Harmony SHR exoskeleton to be used in research being conducted by Dr. Jinsook Roh.
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Next-Gen Stroke Rehab: Robotic Arm at Home
A robotic arm controlled by the brain, developed at University of Houston, is in clinical trials to help stroke patients recover limb use.
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